Scottish Holiday Lodge with Indoor Swimming Pool

038 Holiday House with pool, Caithness

Sleeps 14+2 Does not accept pets

Ever fancied going to John O’Groats and seeing the North of Scotland? After a day of sightseeing, you can return to relax by the indoor pool and still enjoy stunning sea views.

Set on the edge of an old fishing village, this traditional house and barn have been converted as a luxury holiday house with indoor swimming pool. Beautifully presented, this stylish property offers a luxurious escape in one of the most unspoilt areas of Scotland.

With a selection of rooms to choose from, the highlight is the main ground floor space, which houses the indoor swimming pool. Here you will find the heated indoor 12 metre swimming pool, a bay window area for seating (or for use with table tennis table), a shower room, a dry sauna and a changing room. Ideal for a group of people to relax after a day on the road touring or for family groups to have fun together with their children. Family and friends can enjoy preparing meals together in the kitchen diners, and later retreat to the sitting rooms on the first floor for evenings around the open fires. As the accommodation is divided between two floors of the two buildings, there are opportunities to retreat for privacy or a bit of peace, ideal for three generations. The bedrooms are a mix of single rooms and twin rooms, which can be found on both the ground and first floors. With an open lawn to the front, in the summer months a BBQ is provided, which is ideal for taking in the view overlooking the sea. Parking is available to the side or on off-street parking. This is an ideal venue for a group looking to enjoy the North of Scotland in comfort and style.

WHAT TO DO IN THE AREA
The North East coast of Scotland offers magnificent scenery, ideal for walking in, to great touring to enjoy the rolling countryside to staggered cliff tops. Excellent fishing available on local rivers or sea angling. Take a trip to John O’Groats and Wick. Clay pigeon shooting, deer stalking and off-road driving are all available nearby and horse riding at Lyth and Latheron. Keen golfers will be challenged with the golf courses at Royal Dornoch, Wick and Brora. For the more adventurous, surfing at Thurso Bay will no doubt entertain. Other attractions include the Old Pulteney distillery at Wick or the Glenmorangie distillery at Tain. Trips to the Orkney Isles can be arranged.

At a glance

Sleeps: 14+2
8 bedrooms
6 bathrooms

Books:
Friday - Friday

Travel:
34 Miles John o'Groats
85 Miles Inverness

Price (per week):
£1,200 to £3,000

Accommodation

Ground floor, House section - Entrance lobby; pool area with heated indoor 12 metre swimming pool, area for seating or for use with table tennis table, a shower room, a dry sauna and a changing room with w.c; hall; single bedroom, with additional fold-out bed available; bathroom, with shower over bath; twin room, with zip-and-link beds; stairs; back door; hall; single bedroom, with additional fold-out bed available; bathroom, with shower over bath; twin room, with zip-and-link beds; stairs; back door.

First floor, House section - Stairs; twin bedroom, with zip-and-link beds, with en-suite shower room; w.c; kitchen; large sitting room, with open fire and dining area, with 42 inch plasma screen TV with Sky connection and DVD player; large sitting room, with open fire and dining area, with 42 inch plasma screen TV with Sky connection and DVD player; twin bedroom, with zip-and-link beds, with en-suite shower room; w.c; kitchen; stairs.

Ground floor, Barn section - Entrance lobby; twin bedroom, with zip-and-link beds, with en-suite shower room; twin bedroom, with zip-and-link beds; bathroom, with shower over bath; stairs.

First floor, Barn section - Stairs; large living space which includes sitting room, with open fire and 42 inch plasma screen TV with Sky connection and DVD player, dining area, and kitchen; w.c; access to external back stairs.

2 single bedroom/s with shared bathroom

4 twin bedroom/s with ensuite bathroom

2 twin bedroom/s with shared bathroom

Features

Central Heating

Indoor Swimming Pool

Sauna

SKY TV

Table Tennis Table

Trampoline

Wireless Broadband

Facilities and Services

Linen; towels; electricity; oil central heating and an initial supply of logs for the open fires are included within the rental.

CD Player

Central Heating

DVD Player

Dishwasher

Electric Hob & Oven

Fridge/Freezer

Garden Furniture

Highchair

Initial Supply of Logs

Internet Access

Microwave

Satellite TV

Washer Dryer

Please note bookings can be Friday - Friday, or Sunday - Sunday.

Local activities & area

Horse Riding

Trips to Orkney Isles

4x4 off road driving

Golf (Wick, Brora, Golspie, Royal Dornoch)

Salmon/Trout fishing

Sea fishing

Surfing at Thurso Bay

Dunbeath Castle

Wick Heritage Centre

Distelleries (Glynelish & Glenmorangie)

Area: Scottish Highlands, Type of Location: Coastal, Nearest shop: 2 miles, Nearest supermarket: 17 miles, Nearest pub: 2 miles.

Transport

Nearest Airport:

Wick 17 miles
Inverness 92 miles

Nearest Train Station:

Helmsdale 17 miles

Use of car hire is essential, to discover the true beauty of the surrounding areas. For those flying into Scotland, the closest airports to this property are Wick 17 miles away and Inverness 92 miles away and hiring a car or 4WD couldn’t be more convenient if you are choosing to travel by air. There are a variety of well known car rental companies within walking distance of the arrivals terminal at Inverness and such services can also be arranged for your arrival at Wick. If you are driving into Scotland from the south, the major arterial motorway into Scotland, the M74, although busy is generally free flowing. Trains these days can also be an extremely accessible and pleasurable means of transport into Scotland for individuals and groups alike. All the major railway stations have car hire companies located in situ, enabling the transition from carriage to car to be as stress free as possible. The sleeper train can be caught from London to Inverness, but takes approximately twelve hours and car hire can be easily arranged for your arrival, requiring approximately half an hours’ drive for the remainder of your journey. The closest train station to the property is Helmsdale only 17 miles away.